Connect with us

Philippine News

DOJ to seek transfer of trial venue of suspected ASG members to Manila

Published

on

ABU SAYYAF GROUP (Photo courtesy of the Institute for the Study of Violent Groups)

ABU SAYYAF GROUP (Photo courtesy of the Institute for the Study of Violent Groups)

MANILA — The Department of Justice’s (DOJ) National Prosecution Service (NPS) will request for the transfer of the trial venue to Metro Manila of the suspected members of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) who are currently detained in Zamboanga City.

According to Prosecutor General Claro A. Arellano, if the Supreme Court (SC) approves the motion for the “transfer of trial venue,” they will file, they will then request for the transfer of the detention facility of the accused.

Arellano said that such action will be made by the DOJ following the request of Zamboanga City Mayor Maria Isabelle Climaco to transfer to Manila the suspected members of Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) who are detained in the local detention facility.

The bombing incident in Zamboanga City last Friday where two persona were killed and 52 others injured was suspected to have something to do with the plans of 57 inmates to escape from prison in the area.

Arellano explained that the prosecution previously requested in 2010 that from Basilan, the trial venue of the accused be transferred to Manila.

However, he said, the SC approved the transfer of the trial venue to Zamboanga City.

Justice Secretary Leila M. De Lima said that she has already informed President Benigno S. Aquino III about the action to be made by the DOJ.

Continue Reading
Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Latest

Entertainment3 hours ago

Tensions run high as “Makiling” airs explosive finale week beginning April 29

As Amira’s (Elle Villanueva) quest for vengeance intensifies, shocking twists await viewers in the finale week of the hit revenge...

Entertainment3 hours ago

Migs tries out Diwata’s trending overload pares on “My Puhunan”

Karen features pilot captain turned full-time farmer in GenSan Migs Bustos goes in line along the roads of Pasay City...

Entertainment4 hours ago

Angeline releases wedding song “Salamat Ika’y Dumating”

In time for her wedding day with Nonrev Angeline Quinto surprised fans with the drop of her new song “Salamat...

Headline4 hours ago

Why is China risking US sanctions by arming Russia? Survival

US secretary of state Antony Blinken fired a warning salvo towards China during a G7 foreign ministers’ meeting on the...

Instagram4 hours ago

Will checking character references really help you find the best candidate for a job?

Finding the best person to fill a position can be tough, from drafting a job ad to producing a shortlist...

Canada News4 hours ago

Nunavut government wants to open a protected area in the High Arctic to tourism

Tuvaijuittuq Marine Protected Area off coast of Ellesmere Island considered the last ice area The Government of Nunavut is pushing...

Canada News4 hours ago

Construction of defence building in Yellowknife to begin, years later than expected

By Sarah Krymalowski · CBC News New Department of National Defence facility was originally scheduled to be completed this year Construction on...

News4 hours ago

PCO exec: Gov’t eyes legal action vs. deepfake video creators

MANILA – An official from the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) on Friday said the government is exploring legal action against...

Comelec chairperson George Erwin Garcia Comelec chairperson George Erwin Garcia
News4 hours ago

Enrollment of overseas Filipinos’ online voting gadgets starts 2025

BUTUAN CITY, Agusan del Norte – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will start in January 2025 the three-month registration period...

Oil Well Oil Well
Business and Economy4 hours ago

Oil prices up following strong demand, Middle East strife

ANKARA – Oil prices increased on Friday due to strong US demand and rising tensions in the Middle East. International...

WordPress Ads